FLEX +2 system is an innovative sterile rod designed for degenerative lumbar dynamic stabilization or adjacent level protection. The FLEX +2 is the only dynamic device to be implantable wether during a percutaenous approach or open surgeries.
Homogenous and long lasting stabilization :
- Keep the intervertebral height and preserve the disc
- Protect the adjacent level in topping off assembly
- A good solution for a first intention surgery
Unique low profile dynamic rods :
- Dynamic part included in the 6mm diameter rod
- Even implantable throught a percutaneous approach
Comprehensive range of Ø 6 mm dynamic or hybrid rods :
- Dynamic rod for 1 level in open or percutaneous approach
- Hybrid rod wether one or two levels to protect adjacent level in degenerative disease.
- Long hybrid rod to perform topping off assembly even in scoliosis
A true 3D dynamic range of motion
- Vertical plane
- Frontal and sagittal plane
- Transversal plane
*Must only be used with SpineVision’s products : LUMIS, ULIS, Uni-Thread and PLUS
Dynamic stabilization is a surgical technique designed to allow for some movement of the spine, while maintaining enough stability to prevent too much movement. Pedicle-based dynamic devices were first designed to stabilize the abnormal segment and to unload degenerated discs and facet joints, while maintaining the same level of normal motion.By unloading the pressure on the degenerated disc and facets, pedicle-based dynamic devices have the potential to reduce pain associated with these anatomical structures. Furthermore, these devices can be used to prevent adjacent-segment disease, either by replacing the whole construct with dynamic rods or by “topping off” the rigid instrumented segment with pedicle-based dynamic devices, avoiding an abrupt change from a rigid construct to the more mobile adjacent segment. It has also been argued that using pedicle-based dynamic devices can promote better fusion because of micromovements across endplates, and can protect from implant failure because of better load sharing through the implant. Finally, these devices can be used to stabilize posterior iatrogenic destabilizing surgery, such as wide laminectomy and facetectomy.
About SpineVision
SpineVision® is a privately-owned integrated spinal technology company focused on the development and marketing of implants and instrumentation for spinal treatment. Since its foundation in 1999, the company has designed innovative products which offer key advantages to surgeons and benefits to patients. SpineVision’s current products offer solutions for approximately 90% of spinal pathologies i.e. lumbar degenerative disc diseases, deformities, cervical disorders, trauma and tumors. With its new generation products Flex+2 and LUMIS SpineVision® is the only manufacturer offering a dynamic stabilization system which can be used in a percutaneous approach. Please note that Flex+ rods are not available for sale in the USA.http://www.spinevision.com